Chester County Youth Theater

10/10/2026

A big THANK YOU to everyone who came to our music preview this past Thursday! We had over 70 kiddos present and had an awesome time listening to some of the music from 🐉 How to Train Your Dragon Jr., the musical! 🎵

If you weren’t able to join us, no worries. Hopefully you’ll make plans to attend the audition workshop on November 5th! Remember, attending workshop is not required in order to audition.

📁 Audition Information Packet:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WRcfkZCO3XJhv4fr5uxgVRJoUiZNyhRxzNOQw-TQkiY/edit?usp=drivesdk

Here are a few sneaks from the music preview! 👀

10/05/2026

‼️Don’t forget—this Thursday… How to Train Your Dragon Jr. music preview is happening! 🐉 🎵

See the post below for information & the link to sign up! We hope to see you there!

Sign your student up for this event here: https://forms.gle/ATR9Z8qDL1FsSae28

🐉 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON JR. — MUSIC PREVIEW! 🐉

Thursday, October 8 | 3:15–4:30 PM
📍 Williams Auditorium — CCMS Building

Is your Chester County-zoned 4th–8th grader interested in How to Train Your Dragon Jr.? We’d love for them to join us!

🎶 This optional event gives students the chance to hear and review the brand-new music from the show alongside the directors. It’s a fun way to become familiar with the music and get excited about the production before our **Audition Workshop in November and auditions on November 9–10!

📌 Please note: This event is on the same day as Parent/Teacher Conferences.

🚗 Transportation

**CCMS Students:**
Please notify your child’s teacher and give permission for them to go to the auditorium after school.

**CCJHS Students:**
Please notify the school that your child needs to ride **Bus 7** to the middle school.

**Parent Transportation:**
Please drop your child off **behind Williams Auditorium by 3:15 PM** to avoid interfering with the middle school car rider line in the front.

**Pick-Up:**
The event will end promptly at **4:30 PM**. Please pick up your child at the **front Williams lobby doors** and be prompt.

✨ **This event is NOT required for auditions.** It is simply a fun opportunity for students to get a head start on the music and experience the excitement of our newest CCYT production!

We can’t wait to introduce our students to the music of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON JR.! 🐉💙

09/26/2026

🐉 **AUDITION INFO RELEASED FOR HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON JR.!** 🐉

We are SO excited to get started on our production of **HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON JR.!** 🎭🐉

Audition information is officially here! Please take some time to **read the audition packet carefully** so you have all the details you need to prepare.

📋 **Audition Info Packet:** https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WRcfkZCO3XJhv4fr5uxgVRJoUiZNyhRxzNOQw-TQkiY/edit?usp=drive_link

We can’t wait to see all of the talented students who come out to audition! 💙🐉✨

**Let’s get ready to fly!** 🐉

09/25/2026

Just a reminder to sign up your CC Zoned 4th-8th grade kids for this fun event!

Sign your student up for this event here: https://forms.gle/ATR9Z8qDL1FsSae28

🐉 HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON JR. — MUSIC PREVIEW! 🐉

Thursday, October 8 | 3:15–4:30 PM
📍 Williams Auditorium — CCMS Building

Is your Chester County-zoned 4th–8th grader interested in How to Train Your Dragon Jr.? We’d love for them to join us!

🎶 This optional event gives students the chance to hear and review the brand-new music from the show alongside the directors. It’s a fun way to become familiar with the music and get excited about the production before our **Audition Workshop in November and auditions on November 9–10!

📌 Please note: This event is on the same day as Parent/Teacher Conferences.

🚗 Transportation

**CCMS Students:**
Please notify your child’s teacher and give permission for them to go to the auditorium after school.

**CCJHS Students:**
Please notify the school that your child needs to ride **Bus 7** to the middle school.

**Parent Transportation:**
Please drop your child off **behind Williams Auditorium by 3:15 PM** to avoid interfering with the middle school car rider line in the front.

**Pick-Up:**
The event will end promptly at **4:30 PM**. Please pick up your child at the **front Williams lobby doors** and be prompt.

✨ **This event is NOT required for auditions.** It is simply a fun opportunity for students to get a head start on the music and experience the excitement of our newest CCYT production!

We can’t wait to introduce our students to the music of HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON JR.! 🐉💙

09/22/2026

🎬 Meet Becky!

And last, but certainly not least, we’re excited to introduce the person leading our CCYT adventure—Becky Hartle, Director! 🐉🎭

Becky has been directing with CCYT since its beginning in 2016, helping young performers discover the joy of theater and bringing big stories to life on stage.

With an incredible team behind her, she’s ready to take our cast on an adventure to Berk and beyond! 🐉✨

We can’t wait to see what this team creates together! ❤️

09/21/2026

🎶 Meet Lauren!

Some faces have become a special part of the CCYT family! ❤️

We’re excited to welcome Lauren Malecha back as our Music Director for How to Train Your Dragon Jr.! 🐉🎶

Lauren has been part of CCYT since 2016, helping bring countless productions to life and encouraging young performers to find their voices and shine on stage.

We’re so thankful for the years of talent, dedication, and magic Lauren has brought to CCYT—and we’re excited for another adventure together!

Welcome back, Lauren! ❤️🐉

09/20/2026

💃 Meet Kayla!

We’re excited to introduce Kayla, joining the CCYT team for How to Train Your Dragon Jr.!

Kayla will serve as our Choreographer, helping our cast bring the story to life through movement, dance, and lots of energy! 🐉✨

Welcome to the CCYT team, Kayla! We’re so excited to have you! ❤️

09/19/2026

👗 Meet Josie!

We’re excited to introduce Josie Cretsinger, joining the CCYT team for How to Train Your Dragon Jr.!

Josie will serve as our Costume Coordinator, helping bring our characters to life through all the fun costumes and details on stage! 🐉✨

Welcome to the CCYT team, Josie! We’re so excited to have you! ❤️

09/18/2026

🎨 Meet Rachel!

We’re excited to introduce Rachel Smith, joining the CCYT team for How to Train Your Dragon Jr.!

Rachel will serve as our Prop Master, helping create all the fun details that bring the world of Berk to life on stage! 🐉✨

Welcome to the CCYT team, Rachel! We’re so excited to have you! ❤️

09/17/2026

🐉 Meet Ashley!

We’re excited to introduce Ashley Fletcher, joining the CCYT team for How to Train Your Dragon Jr.!

Ashley will serve as our Stage Manager & Marketing Coordinator, helping keep things running behind the scenes and spreading the word about our show! 🎭📣

Welcome to the CCYT team, Ashley! We’re so glad to have you! ❤️🐉